"Ive inherited a sense of that loss from my parents because it was so palpable all the time while I was growing up, the sense of what my parents had sacrificed in moving to the United States, and yet at the same time, building a life here and all that that entailed."

-- Jhumpa Lahiri

#Growing Up Quotes #Moving Quotes #Loss Quotes

“This is just strictly me wanting to make a record that is the real deal. It is all the stuff that I have learned and know that I remember. It's what I perceive as country music is about.”
“The difference between the actor and the painter is that the actor would buy somebody a knish in order to have them watch him act.”
“You confuse what's important with what's impressive.”

Source : E M Forster (2011). “Maurice”, p.27, Hachette UK
“I think it's a mistake for people to rush out to set out a timetable right now for activating article 50 ... The dust hasn't begun to settle.”
“He was trying to be everywhere at once," the redhead told the human. "Trying to make sure Alice had nothing to do, actually." He shook his head as he looked at the tiny blackhaired girl. "Alice doesnâ€˜t need anyoneâ€˜s help." The vampire named Alice shot a glare at Jasper. "Overprotective fool," she said in her clear soprano voice. Jasper met her stare with a half smile, seeming to forget for a second that I existed.”
“I'm not going to change. I'm not going to start clubbing or going out in limos. I'm laid-back, and I'm going to stay that way.”
“You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.”
“Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone, from responsibilities, from the distractions of the world.”

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